And also in NotMoscow... They turn a moment into eternity
Photographer from Vologda Sergei Kichigin For 15 years, she's been exploring the fragile world of snowflakes. It all started with macrophotography—hundreds of shots, exhibitions, competitions, and the search for the perfect frame. All to capture the perfect ice crystal.
But Sergei was no longer content with simply capturing the beauty of snow—he wanted to give it physical immortality. Three winter seasons of experimentation led to the creation of a unique snowflake preservation technology.
How a snowflake is sealed in polymer
At temperatures as low as -15°C, snowflakes are carefully caught on a dark cloth. Then, using a fine brush, the crystal is transferred into a cooled polymer mixture. In this isolated environment, the polymer gradually penetrates all the pores of the ice and reacts. The hydrogen and oxygen atoms do not evaporate or disappear—they are transformed into new molecular bonds.
How a crystal stabilizes in two weeks
Within two weeks, the crystal is completely stabilized. It remains perfectly white, does not melt at room temperature, and can be stored for decades. This is not a mold, a 3D copy, or a laser engraving—an authentic snowflake is sealed within the polymer.
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